[HTML][HTML] A web-based self-management support prototype for adults with chronic kidney disease (my kidneys my health): co-design and usability testing
…, H Beanlands, SE Straus, M Smekal… - JMIR formative …, 2021 - formative.jmir.org
Background Supporting patients to self-manage their chronic kidney disease (CKD) has
been identified as a research priority by patients with CKD and those who care for them. Self-…
been identified as a research priority by patients with CKD and those who care for them. Self-…
[HTML][HTML] Patient and provider experience and perspectives of a risk-based approach to multidisciplinary chronic kidney disease care: a mixed methods study
Background The Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) predicts risk of progression to kidney
failure and is used to guide clinical decisions for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …
failure and is used to guide clinical decisions for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …
Preferences for a self-management e-health tool for patients with chronic kidney disease: results of a patient-oriented consensus workshop
…, H Tam-Tham, J Finlay, M Smekal… - … Open Access Journal, 2019 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Electronic health (e-health) tools may support patients’ self-management of
chronic kidney disease. We aimed to identify preferences of patients with chronic kidney …
chronic kidney disease. We aimed to identify preferences of patients with chronic kidney …
[HTML][HTML] Online clinical pathway for chronic kidney disease management in primary care: a retrospective cohort study
M Donald, MD Smekal, MJ Elliott, K McBrien… - BMC nephrology, 2021 - Springer
Background Clinical pathways aim to improve patient care. We sought to determine whether
an online chronic kidney disease (CKD) clinical pathway was associated with …
an online chronic kidney disease (CKD) clinical pathway was associated with …
Content and quality of websites for patients with chronic kidney disease: an environmental scan
Background: Although numerous websites for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)
are available, little is known about their content and quality. Objective: To evaluate the quality …
are available, little is known about their content and quality. Objective: To evaluate the quality …
Perceived benefits and challenges of a risk-based approach to multidisciplinary chronic kidney disease care: a qualitative descriptive study
MD Smekal, H Tam-Tham, J Finlay… - Canadian journal of …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) provides an estimate of risk of progression
to kidney failure, and may guide clinical care. Objective: We aimed to describe patient, …
to kidney failure, and may guide clinical care. Objective: We aimed to describe patient, …
Implementation and evaluation of a risk-based approach to guide chronic kidney disease care: protocol for a multiphase mixed-methods study
BR Hemmelgarn, MD Smekal… - … Journal of Kidney …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Risk prediction tools are used in a variety of clinical settings to guide patient
care, although their use in chronic kidney disease (CKD) care is limited. Objectives: To assess …
care, although their use in chronic kidney disease (CKD) care is limited. Objectives: To assess …
Development and preliminary psychometric testing of an adult chronic kidney disease self-management (CKD-SM) questionnaire
MD Smekal, M Donald, H Beanlands… - … Journal of Kidney …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Self-management focused interventions to slow chronic kidney disease (CKD)
progression are increasingly common. However, valid self-report instruments to evaluate the …
progression are increasingly common. However, valid self-report instruments to evaluate the …
Enhancing primary care capacity in chronic kidney disease management: a quality improvement educational initiative
Background Gaps in identification, medical management and appropriate referral for patients
with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are evident. Objective We designed and implemented …
with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are evident. Objective We designed and implemented …
Use of Google Analytics to Explore Dissemination Activities for an Online CKD Clinical Pathway: A Retrospective Study
C Chong, M Smekal, B Hemmelgarn… - … Journal of Kidney …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Data on dissemination strategies that generate awareness of clinical pathways
for kidney care are limited. Objective: This study reports the application of Google Analytics …
for kidney care are limited. Objective: This study reports the application of Google Analytics …